Experience Gothenburg
Welcome to Gothenburg
A friendly city on the west coast of Sweden, home to a vibrant cultural scene, world-class restaurants, sustainable living and picturesque archipelago islands.
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Your guide to a weekend in Gothenburg
Explore Gothenburg during a weekend! Experience the city’s best shopping, different neighbourhoods, hotels and restaurants. Goteborg.com has collected everything you need to know for a pleasant weekend in Gothenburg.
Enjoy the city:More guides for your city break
The Danes have spoken: Our top 50 autumn treats in Gothenburg
Gothenburg is on the rise as a destination for our neighbouring Danes. To inspire an autumn getaway in Gothenburg, we asked experienced Danes which gems in Gothenburg they would recommend to their fellow countrymen. We d…
Stunning photo spots in Gothenburg
Do you usually have your camera open and ready to photograph? If you are on the lookout for the best places to take pictures while visiting Gothenburg, we have some suggestions of where you can snap the best photos.
10 must do’s in Gothenburg
Gothenburg has a lot to offer and sometimes it’s hard to choose between all the fun. But don’t worry! We have handpicked 10 must-dos that you simply can’t miss out on – even when you’re short on time.
Guide: The Gastronomic Gothenburg
Join us on a gastronomic journey through Gothenburg – from the city’s star restaurants and white tablecloths, to hidden gems, small hole-in-the-wall places and classic establishments.
Seafood restaurants in Gothenburg
The Swedish West Coast is a well known paradise for fish lovers and Gothenburg, with its thriving fish harbour and celebrated restaurateurs, is no exception to the rule. Here is a list of our favourite places.
Waterfront dining in Gothenburg
Gothenburg is located on the Swedish west coast, right where the salty sea meets the river Göta älv. No wonder there are plenty of restaurants to choose from when it comes to a dinner or lunch overlooking the sea. Here a…
Getting to the Gothenburg archipelago
You’ll reach the car-free southern islands by ferry from boat terminal Saltholmen or from Stenpiren Travel Centre. To get to the northern islands you take the ferry from Lilla Varholmen on Hisingen. Both the northern and…
9 autumn must do’s in Gothenburg
Autumn in Gothenburg can mean wonderful days under cloudless skies and colourful leaves. It can also be a little more rainy. We have gathered 9 favourite things to do this autumn in the city of Gothenburg. Things like wh…
The river city artwalk
The northern riverbank is an area that for more than 150 years has been characterised by the shipbuilding industry. Today it looks different, and where there once were an industrial landscape, lies green areas, universit…
The race course
Take a tour through Gothenburg along the 21k race course and experience what different neighborhoods we visit during the race.
